EVAN LONGORIA NEWS

Admits playing days likely over Longoria hasn't officially filled his retirement papers, but he told Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times on Saturday that he's unlikely to continue his playing career. "One of the o...

Impact Longoria has been a free agent since the end of the 2023 season, which he spent with the Diamondbacks while slashing .223/.295/.422 with 11 home runs and 28 RBI in 237 plate appearances. The 38-year-old either drew limited interest on the open market over the winter or didn't find any offers to his liking and has remained unsigned ever since, and at this point, he doesn't sound like he's compelled to go out of his way to pursue another opportunity in the big leagues. One of the All-Star greats in Rays franchise history after joining the organization as a first-round pick in 2006, Longoria also spent time with San Francisco and Arizona over his 16-year MLB career and hit .264 with 342 home runs, 1,159 RBI and 1,017 runs across 1,987 games. He made three All-Star teams, won three Gold Gloves and won one Silver Slugger, all of which came with Tampa Bay.

JULY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Evan Longoria not looking to play again in the majors

Evan Longoria pretty much knew after his 16th big-league season last year it was time to move on

JULY 13, 2024

Who have been the 10 best players first signed by the Rays? Evan Longoria is an easy No. 1, and Cy Young awards have David Price and Blake Snell on the list. But there are some surprises.

APRIL 13, 2024 • TAMPABAY.COM

Back at third base for Game 5 Longoria is starting at third base and batting eighth Wednesday in Game 5 of the World Series against the Rangers.

Impact Emmanuel Rivera handled the hot corner in Game 4 on Tuesday, but the Diamondbacks will turn back to Longoria for Game 5 as they aim to avoid elimination. Longoria went 2-for-8 with an RBI and two runs scored over the first three games of the best-of-seven Fall Classic.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat for Game 4 Longoria is not in the lineup for Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday versus the Rangers.

Impact Emmanuel Rivera will start at third base and bat eighth as Tommy Pham occupies the DH role and hits fifth. Longoria went 0-for-2 with a strikeout in the Diamondbacks' Game 3 loss Monday and is slashing just .156/.220/.200 through 51 total plate appearances this postseason.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Why picking up Evan Longoria's $13 million option keeps making more and more sense The Giants wouldn't need Longoria to grind as an everyday player next year. And they have the payroll flexibility to retain him.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Evan Longoria surprises Rangers with a sequence reminiscent of World Series 4 decades ago Longoria had only one career sacrifice bunt but he was willing to try something different. The sequence recalled one involving Mike Schmidt.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

After postseason's most painful loss, Diamondbacks have a new challenge in front of them “If we have that opportunity four more times, I feel like we’re in a pretty good spot,” third baseman Evan Longoria said.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Diamondbacks got Longoria to be vet presence, now he's in 1st World Series since '08 rookie season

Evan Longoria was signed by the Arizona Diamondbacks before this season to bring veteran leadership to a young clubhouse

OCTOBER 27, 2023

World Series legacy rankings: Who has the most to gain from this year's Fall Classic?

The 2023 World Series begins Friday. Which Rangers and Diamondbacks can reinforce their legacy most with a great performance and a win? We r...

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Former Ray Evan Longoria returns to World Series with Diamondbacks Playing on baseball’s biggest stage a record 15 years after first doing so with Tampa Bay makes Longoria’s 2008 teammates feel old and happy...

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • TAMPABAY.COM

In lineup for NLDS Game 3 Longoria (hand) will be in the lineup Wednesday for Game 3 of the NLDS against the Dodgers, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Longoria was removed from Game 2 on Monday after taking a pitch off his right hand in the top of the ninth inning, but X-rays turned up negative and the veteran third baseman is good to go for Wednesday's potential NLDS clincher at Chase Field. He is 3-for-15 with a double and two RBI through four postseason games.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lifted after HBP Longoria is being considered day-to-day after being struck on the hand by a pitch during Game 2 of the NLDS against the Dodgers, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Longoria was drilled during the top of the ninth inning and was lifted in favor of a pinch runner, but his X-rays returned negative. The team will likely keep a close eye on the veteran third baseman over the next few days to determine whether he can play in Game 3 on Wednesday.

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains in lineup Monday Longoria is starting at third base and batting eighth Monday in Game 2 of the NLDS against the Dodgers, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact While Longoria's playing time during the regular season wasn't consistent, he's now started each of the Diamondbacks' four postseason contests (three against right-handers and one versus a lefty). The veteran infielder drove in a pair of runs in Arizona's Game 1 blowout victory.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'A full circle moment': Evan Longoria opens up about about special season with Diamondbacks “My purpose on this team was to be a leader in a different way than I had ever been asked to before."

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Gets call at hot corner again Longoria is starting at third base and batting eighth Wednesday in Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Brewers.

Impact The Diamondbacks are sticking with the same lineup after they captured a Game 1 victory in Milwaukee. Longoria went 1-for-4 with a single Tuesday and made a few excellent defensive plays at the hot corner. The veteran infielder's playing time during the regular season was hit or miss, but it looks like manager Torey Lovullo trusts Longoria the most of his third base options for the playoffs.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

What a play! Longoria leaps to thwart bases-loaded threat MILWAUKEE -- D-backs manager Torey Lovullo was asked before Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series why he chose veteran Evan Longori...

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • MLB.COM

Playing third base in Game 1 Longoria is starting at third base and batting eighth Tuesday in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Brewers.

Impact Longoria and Emmanuel Rivera are Arizona's two options at third base with Jace Peterson being left off the roster for the best-of-three series versus Milwaukee. Longoria gets the call in Tuesday's opener as Rivera rides the pine. Both of them struggled offensively over the final month of the regular season.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Draws walk, scores winning run Longoria entered as a pinch hitter, walked and scored a run in Saturday's 7-6 extra-innings win over the Cubs.

Impact Longoria pinch hit for Alek Thomas in the bottom of the 13th inning and eventually made it to second base, from where he raced home on a Gabriel Moreno single to score the game-winning run. Longoria adjusted his slide at the last moment to avoid the catcher's tag. It was a rare highlight of the third baseman's recent performance. Longoria is 7-for-43 over 16 games since returning from a back injury in August, and Saturday's run is only one he's scored during that stretch.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Evan Longoria's incredible slide lifts Diamondbacks over Cubs Evan Longoria scored the winning run Saturday night, evading Yan Gomes with an instinctual slide as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Chicag...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Late addition to lineup Longoria started at designated hitter and went 1-for-3 in Sunday's 8-5 loss to the Orioles.

Impact Longoria was a late addition to the lineup after Tommy Pham (finger) was scratched. It's unclear if Pham's swollen pinky finger will keep him sidelined for Monday's series opener against Colorado. Longoria is 4-for-21 with three walks, one RBI and eight strikeouts over eight games since returning from the injured list.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns as DH Longoria served as the designated hitter and went 1-for-3 in Monday's 4-3 extra-innings win over the Rangers.

Impact Longoria was activated from the injured list earlier in the day and found a spot in the lineup against a left-hander. The third base position has changed since the last time Longoria was active. Gone is Emmanuel Rivera and in his Jace Peterson and Buddy Kennedy. The lefty-swinging Peterson has been getting most of the work, as manager Torey Lovullo likes to platoon the position.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from injured list Longoria (back) was activated from the injured list Monday.

Impact Longoria began a rehab assignment last Thursday, and the Diamondbacks decided he was ready to rejoin the big club after appearing in three games over the last four days. Based on his usage earlier in the season it's unlikely he will play every day, but with an .803 OPS and all kinds of Diamondbacks manning the hot corner in during his absence, Longoria should jump right back into the mix.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts rehab assignment Longoria (back) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Reno on Thursday.

Impact Longoria went 0-for-2 with a pair of walks in his first game with Reno. The veteran third baseman has been out for all of August with a back injury but would appear close to activation.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Civale's warmup song a tribute to Longoria ST. PETERSBURG -- As Aaron Civale warmed up with catcher Christian Bethancourt before the first inning Friday night, three hours before Wand...

AUGUST 12, 2023 • MLB.COM